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Maximos Charakopoulos "Monasteries are havens of spiritual upliftment and sources of spiritual strength"translated

July 27, 2026 · 1 min read

"Monasteries have always been havens of spiritual upliftment and sources of spiritual strength. Especially in times of confusion and questioning of everything, our monasteries remind us of the value of solidarity, determination and unshakable faith in our values. I wish that the Great Martyr Agios Panteleimon the healer bestows health, healing and speedy healing to every wound of the place and its people". The Secretary General of the Parliamentary Group of New Democracy, MP of Larissa, Mr. Maximos Charakopoulos, emphasized the above after the Solemn Vespers at the Byzantine Holy Monastery of Agios Panteleimonos Agia. The Solemn Vespers was officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Larissa and Tyrnavos, Mr. Hieronymos, in the presence of a large number of believers from the wider area of ​​Larissa who came to honor the memory of Saint Anargyros.

After the Mass, Maximos Charakopoulos had the opportunity to talk with residents and pilgrims, exchanging wishes for health, prosperity and strength. While he was guided by the abbot of the Holy Monastery, Elder Nikodimos, to the new mansion and the wing of cells that were made based on period photographs that capture the old...

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Lenka NovákováPekný článok. Ten nový archontarík a krídlo s celami podľa starých fotografií vyzerá naozaj dôstojne, radosť vidieť, keď sa niečo také citlivo obnoví. Svätý Panteleimon nech nám všetkým daruje zdravie, najmä v týchto zmätených časoch.
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Lukáš ŠimkoSúhlasím s tebou, Lenka. Ten archontarík podľa starých fotografií vyzerá naozaj dôstojne, človek hneď vidí, že to nerobili nasilu. Svätý Panteleimon je nám v týchto časoch veľmi potrebný, najmä na zdravie a vytrvalosť.
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